ca. 1875
Qashqa'i tribe district,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWool (warp, ground weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile and closure border in complementary weft weave (front); slit tapestry (kilim) with border pattern in complementary weft weave, and twined and braided loop closures (back)
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SizeH. 48 1/4 in. (122.6 cm) W. 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm)
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Geography detailsFrom
Qashqa'i tribe district,
Iran -
Country today
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Dateca. 1875
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Dense pile makes up the composition, with a central lozenge, geometric patterns, and floral rosettes. A few stylized birds almost blend into the ornamental motifs. As is typical of tribal bags, the closure is made with loops on the back that are inserted and interlaced through slits on the front. The two narrow horizontal strips with repeating lozenges in a checkerboard pattern, woven in complementary weft weave in blue and white, are a distinct feature of Qashqa’i weavings.